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Teas honored for excellence
August 13, 2014
Fourteen teas took first-place awards in key categories during the North American Tea Championship's (NATC) evaluation of spring-harvest 2014 hot teas.
read nowCaribou Coffee adds salads, wraps, snack boxes to menu
August 12, 2014
Caribou Coffee is adding green salads, wraps, pasta salads, snack boxes and fruit to its menu.
read nowMaui Wowi slings smoothies at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
August 8, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian made its way into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the latest in the smoothie purveyor's appearances in non-traditional venues.
read nowJuice It Up! posts 19 percent YOY sales growth
August 5, 2014
Juice It Up! announced second quarter sales had increased by 13 percent and average unit volume sales had increased by 16 percent compared to the same period…
read nowThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf inks exclusive area development agreement for Japan
August 5, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf announced it has signed an exclusive area development agreement with L.A. Style to introduce the brand to Japan. L.A. Style is a…
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea acquires Mighty Leaf Tea
August 4, 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. announced today that it has acquired Mighty Leaf Tea in partnership with Next World Group, a private investment firm.
read nowJamba Juice will hold sampling event Aug. 6
July 30, 2014
Jamba Inc today announced it will give away free samples of its recently-launched, made-to-order juices blended with whole foods at stores nationwide on Aug. …
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New beverages, food give Starbucks a lift in Q3
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Food sales drove two points of comp growth in the U.S., and the breakfast sandwich platform surged 40 percent.
read nowRobeks adds melon and mint to seasonal menu
July 24, 2014
Robeks fresh juices and smoothies is adding three new items featuring melon and mint to its seasonal menu. In many markets locally-grown fruits and produce…
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The Starbucks mobile wallet: Will fantasy become reality?
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Mobile Payments Today Editor Will Hernandez believes robust rewards could help such an initiative take off.
read nowVilla Enterprises adds hibiscus, mango, pomegranate tea flavors
July 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has added new flavored iced teas including hibiscus, mango and pomegranate at its restaurant concepts, Green Leaf’s and Bananas Smoothies…
read nowGenghis Grill launches new summer drinks
July 22, 2014
Genghis Grill announced the limited launch of three new summer drinks. Available at restaurants nationwide for $2.99 each, the new Strawberry Summer line…
read nowDaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators
July 18, 2014
DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…
read nowStarbucks moving Teavana to Seattle
July 18, 2014
The Seattle Times reported recently that Teavana’s corporate operations will move from Atlanta to Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters.
read nowStarbucks opens first store in Colombia
July 17, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company announced today the opening of its first store in Colombia. Fifty more stores are planned to open in the market over next five years.
read nowThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s largest ad campaign targets Millennials
July 15, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has launched its largest advertising campaign in brand history. According to a news release, the new campaign targets…
read nowRed Mango launches cold brewed coffee, iced and frozen latte lines
July 11, 2014
Red Mango today announced the launch of its new Iced Coffee Collection featuring artisanal cold-brewed coffee, as well as iced and frozen lattes.
read nowExtreme Pita launches two new beverages
July 11, 2014
Extreme Pita announced the launch of two new beverages in restaurants at participating locations in Canada and the U.S. The beverages will be offered in one…
read nowWow Bao and Harvest Juicery announce tasting
July 11, 2014
Wow Bao and Harvest Juicery recently announced a bao and juice tasting on July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harvest Juicery's West Loop store at 1012 W. Lake…
read nowboloco announces new summer smoothies
July 10, 2014
boloco recently announced the addition of the new Tropi-Kale and the Orange Dreamsicle smoothies to its summer menu.
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